The Story of Rosa Parks

Board book

Main Details

Title The Story of Rosa Parks
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Patricia A Pingry
Physical Properties
Format:Board book
Pages:24
Dimensions(mm): Height 164,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9781546034438
ClassificationsDewey:323.092
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Imprint Center Street
Publication Date 12 January 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

Teach little learners about Rosa Parks' brave stand for civil rights with this 200-word board book. This little book introduces Rosa Parks, the "mother of the civil rights movement." Simple, toddler-friendly text tells the story of her courageous decision to remain on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama--an action that resulted in Parks' arrest, and ultimately, a victory for civil rights. Illustrated with rich oil paintings, The Story of Rosa Parks will help even the smallest children understand who Rosa Parks is, and why she is so important.

Author Biography

Patricia A. Pingry has written dozens of children's books and edited hundreds more. Among her best-known titles are the perennial bestsellers The Story of Christmas and The Story of Easter. Together these two titles have sold more than 2 million copies. Patricia lives in Nashville, Tennessee.Steven Walker discovered his love for art at a very early age. He holds a bachelor's and master's degree in fine art, and his oil paintings have been displayed in galleries and private collections across the country.